Prepare against Damian Capparelli
FM · Argentina · World #15,190 classical · FIDE ID 100757
Our database contains 41 games by Damian Capparelli, covering Jan 2026 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Damian Capparelli's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Damian Capparelli before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,103 | 2,118 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,198 | 2,198 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 43.9% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 85.7% | 55.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Capparelli usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Capparelli usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Capparelli usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Capparelli usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Damian Capparelli's chess games
All 41 games by Damian Capparelli in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2026 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 18 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A18 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A53 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Denis Rosandic | 2,385 | Cannes Open | B45 |
| Jan 1997 | Alberto2 Rodriguez | 2,350 | chT-ARG | E70 |
| Jan 1999 | Leonardo Churin | 2,280 | FASGBA Superior | D31 |
| Jan 1987 | Daniel Contin | 2,275 | Buenos Aires BCA | E14 |
| Jan 1999 | Martin Airando | 2,260 | FASGBA Superior | D27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FASGBA Superior | 1999 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,477 |
| 98th ch-ARG sf | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,044 |
| Buenos Aires Benko Memorial Open | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,161 |
| chT-ARG | 1997 | 5 | 4 | 2,535 |
| Buenos Aires Najdorf Centenary Open | 2010 | 4 | 3 | 2,124 |
| VI Mar de Ajo Open | 2024 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,627 |
| ch-ARG sf | 1997 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,237 |
| Buenos Aires La Porta Cup | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,823 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Damian Capparelli's chess games?
41 games by Damian Capparelli, from Jan 2026 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Damian Capparelli has played.
What does Damian Capparelli play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Damian Capparelli opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Damian Capparelli answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (22% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Damian Capparelli play as White?
As White, Damian Capparelli's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Damian Capparelli play as Black?
As Black, Damian Capparelli most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Damian Capparelli's FIDE rating?
Damian Capparelli is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess, 2,198 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,118 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Damian Capparelli played?
Our database contains 41 games by Damian Capparelli, covering Jan 2026 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 12 draws, 11 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Damian Capparelli?
41 games by Damian Capparelli reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.